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The Accidents

My brother Eric’s learning to drive the family car, and here’s the list of accidents that he has had so far. He smashed into the garbage cans, they rolled right down the lane and scattered garbage everywhere, so neighbours did complain. And then there was the afternoon the car went for a swim, cause EricContinue reading “The Accidents”

Food Fight

I saw a movie yesterday and in my favourite scene, there was the biggest food fight, I’m sure, there’s ever been. Hot dogs, relish, great big pies went flying through the air — every kind of food, in fact, and no one seemed to care! Although the kids were quite a mess, they laughed andContinue reading “Food Fight”

The Third Ear

An extra ear has Danny Geer, on his head, and at the rear. It’s the best ear of the three, for it can hear all sounds that be. The fun of this is that he hears the whispered secrets of his peers. He heard that Sally tried to smoke, and it darn near made herContinue reading “The Third Ear”

Fame

My best friend has a broken hand from falling off a slide. The poor kid was in awful pain and screamed and yelled and cried. But now he sits in Miss Clark’s class; his cast bears every name. Yes, falling off the slide has brought that awkward kid some fame. Miss Clark’s extra nice toContinue reading “Fame”

She Just Stared

Mary, at her sister, stared. At Mary, her big sister glared. “Stop staring! Listen! Do you hear? You’re staring makes me feel so queer!” But Mary smirked and she just stared, and so her sister’s temper flared. “Stop it! Right now! I’ll go mad! It’s really making me feel bad!” But Mary smirked and sheContinue reading “She Just Stared”

My Excuse

I didn’t do my homework but I have a good excuse. Last night, just after dinner, our dog got on the loose. He ran out of our open gate, so what else could I do?: I had to chase right after him, so down the lane I flew. That dog ran to the playground andContinue reading “My Excuse”

Mungle

A dreadful thing occurred one night that’s still hard to conceive, and once I’ve told you all the facts, I’m sure you won’t believe. My family all was tucked in tight and dreaming, I’ve no doubt, but then, at once, we all awoke — there’d been an awful shout! It was my sister, Maggie Sue,Continue reading “Mungle”

Ten Fingers

I had a math test yesterday; the test was awfully tough. The trouble is ten fingers are just simply not enough! For three plus four, my fingers worked — I counted up to seven. But how the heck do fingers work when counting to eleven? For ten plus five, I shook my head; yes, meContinue reading “Ten Fingers”

The Worm

To prove my love to Laura Woods, she made me eat a worm. She pulled a fat one from the dirt — you should have seen it squirm! “If you love me,” Laura said, “you’ll eat it, I’m quite sure.” She brushed a little dirt from it — the next part is a blur! IContinue reading “The Worm”

Hocus-pocus Pon

Melvin the Magician came to our class last week, and from his hat he pulled a toad which we all thought was neat. Next, he said some magic words, “Hocus-pocus pon!” And right before our very eyes — that poor old toad was gone! I’ve memorized his magic words, “Hocus-pocus pon!” And doubtless, I’ll soonContinue reading “Hocus-pocus Pon”